Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Criticism refers to the expression of disapproval or evaluation of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
Criticism
/ˈkrɪtəsɪzəm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
"That is my only criticism in the large way.
Most of us are experts at avoiding criticism.
Abilities wither under criticism; they blossom under encouragement.
Etymology:
Originating from the late 16th century, the term criticism stems from the Greek word κριτικός (kritikos), meaning able to discern, and the Latin criticus. The suffix -ism denotes an action or process.
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